Care for people who can’t take care of themselves is expensive, and regular health insurance doesn’t cover the cost.

For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. Still, around 7 in 10 individuals will need that care at some point. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help ...

Many older Americans end up relying on Medicaid for long-term care because Medicare rarely covers daily help like bathing or ...

About 1 in 7 Americans will spend at least $100,000 out of pocket for long-term care. Health insurance generally doesn't cover long-term care services, and Medicare doesn't cover most expenses. Not ...

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11: A smartphone screen shows the live broadcast of presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty ...

As Congress looks for ways to reduce the federal deficit, Medicaid is in the spotlight. Last week, the GOP-led House passed a budget framework that allows both chambers of Congress to work on a major ...

Ombudsman programs are federally mandated to advocate for long-term care residents in all 50 states, Washington DC, Puerto Rico and Guam. While not regulators themselves, they may make recommendations ...

Long-term care beds are full, forcing some patients to be sent to a private facility that costs about $150,000 per patient per month.